Wolff Grand Slam Sparks Sharks

Lake Worth -- Jim Wolff hit a grand slam in the seventh inning as the Spanish River Sharks defeated the Forest Hill Falcons 5-1 Saturday in boys` high school baseball.

Falcons pitcher Mark Ashley gave up a single and two walks to set up the Wolff. The home run put the Sharks (9-5) ahead 5-0 in the top of the seventh.

The Sharks scored their first run early as Spencer Himes put himself in scoring position with a triple and Tony Bellinato drove him in.

``Wolff hasn`t been hitting well in the last couple of games, but this makes up for it,`` said Spanish River coach Tom Crook.

The Falcons (5-6) scored their only run in the bottom of the seventh. Jimmy Davis hit a single and advanced to second on a base hit by Dan Winter. Shane Mc Daniel advanced Davis to third with a single, which also forced Winter out at second. Mike Wedka then hit a fly into short center. Sharks second baseman Spencer Himes went back to catch it, but dropped it, and Davis scored.

``Spanish River made the plays and we did not get the key hits,`` said Falcons coach Craig Gero.

The Falcons have been playing a tough schedule and have played county powerhouse Twin Lakes four times, winning two.

Rob Bennet earned the win for the Sharks and is 4-0. His ERA was 1.44 going into Saturday`s game.